Multiple Choice Questions

-Prohibits racial discrimination (other groups)-Eliminating racial discrimination could mean paying attention to race in hiring and promotion
  • What did the Civil Rights Act - Title VII accomplish?
  • University of California Regents v. Bakke (1978)
  • Fisher v. University of Texas (2012)
  • Philadelphia Plan (1969):
-Steps taken to increase the representation of women and minorities in areas of employment, education, and business from which they have been historically excluded.
  • Definition of Affirmative Action:
  • Voter initiative movement:
  • Affirmative Action Debate; what are some arguments against AA?
  • Affirmative Action Debate (Pro-Side, Tim Wise), what are some major arguments in favor of AA?
-A group of African-American Buffalo firefighters claimed that because only a handful of minorities had passed the tests, blacks did not have an equal shot at promotions as whites did in the department.-In order to qualify for a promotion, a firefighter needs to take a promotional eligibility exam, which tests the skills they would need to serve as a lieutenant, captain, or other higher-ranking position in the department. The Buffalo case alleged that white firefighters had scored high enough on their exams, but were then denied promotions because the city wanted to give minorities, who hadn't scored as well, the chance to fill those positions.-By Elizabeth Chuck, NBC News
  • Fisher v. University of Texas (2012)
  • Ricci, et al. v. DeStefano et al. (2009)
  • Griggs v. Duke Power Company (1971)
  • University of California Regents v. Bakke (1978)
-1996 - California: Proposition 209 - Prohibits racial and ethnic preferences -Texas prohibits consideration of race in college admissions-1998 - Washington State - Prohibits use of race and ethnicity-Texas: Top 10% of high school graduates - guaranteed admissions to universities-Florida: Top 20%
  • Definition of Affirmative Action:
  • Voter initiative movement:
  • Affirmative Action Debate (Pro-Side, Tim Wise), what are some major arguments in favor of AA?
  • Affirmative Action Debate; what are some arguments against AA?
-Racial discrimination still persists -Unjust enrichment and unjust disfranchisement -Enforcement has not been actively monitored -Affirmative Action also benefits white women-Diversity has benefits for everyone (we are a multicultural society)
  • Voter initiative movement:
  • Affirmative Action Debate; what are some arguments against AA?
  • Affirmative Action Debate (Pro-Side, Tim Wise), what are some major arguments in favor of AA?
  • Definition of Affirmative Action:
-Supreme Court decision: Upholds University of Michigan law school admission policy, which includes race as one factor among many.-When universities have a compelling need to promote diversity-Barbara Grutter denied admission to UM Law School-Argued UM gave preference to racial minorities with similar credentials -Compelling need for diversity (e.g., isolation / classroom environment that benefits everyone)
  • University of California Regents v. Bakke (1978)
  • Fisher v. University of Texas (2012)
  • Grutter v. Bollinger (2003)
  • Gratz v. Bollinger (2003)
-Supreme Court decision: Rules out racial quotas but allows race to be consider with other factors-Allan Bakke, which medical school applicant (rejected 2 years in a row)- 16 / 100 for racial minorities-Racial minorities were admitted with lower scores
  • University of California Regents v. Bakke (1978)
  • Grutter v. Bollinger (2003)
  • Fisher v. University of Texas (2012)
  • Gratz v. Bollinger (2003)
-Court Decision:-Use of tests are acceptable if it assesses job performances-Unacceptable if it assesses the person in the abstract -Anti-discrimination safeguards were supported
  • Ricci, et al. v. DeStefano et al. (2009)
  • Griggs v. Duke Power Company (1971)
  • Grutter v. Bollinger (2003)
  • Fisher v. University of Texas (2012)
-1969 - Philadelphia Plan - set numerical goals for black and other minority employees on federally financed construction jobs.-Expanded to include all businesses with 50 or more employees and federal contracts of at least $50,000
  • Griggs v. Duke Power Company (1971)
  • What did the Civil Rights Act - Title VII accomplish?
  • Ricci, et al. v. DeStefano et al. (2009)
  • Philadelphia Plan (1969):
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